Melbourne Market Calendar | March 2015

By Megan Osborne - 28 Feb 2015

March into your local market. Or visit your local Melbourne market in March. Whatever way you look at it, this month is chock full of arts, crafts, and delicious seasonal produce. Say sayonara to summer, and hello to autumn awesomeness.

If you’re looking for things to do in Melbourne, places to shop, or just some inspiration, then check out this round up of Melbourne markets to visit in March.

Lifestyle Markets

Federation Square Book Market
Bibliophiles, file yourself away at the Federation Square Book Market. For all you bookish beauties, this is the place to find over 5000 new and pre-loved titles, from fiction fantasy to fly-fishing*. This is one of the largest weekly book markets in Melbourne; held in the airy Atrium, it’s the spot to get your literature on. *No fly-fishing books guaranteed!

Love, Evelyn Market
Fitzroy locals and lovers, visit the Love, Evelyn Market for your fill of market goodness. One of the best boutique markets in Melbourne, the Love, Evelyn market is held one of Fitzroy’s oldest pubs, the iconic Evelyn Hotel on Brunswick Street. Take your pick of clothes, books, vintage wares, a tarot card reading or a Bloody Mary. Yup, you heard us, and it’s perfectly reasonable (if not essential) seeing as the market starts at 12pm!

Abbotsford Market
Touted as being one of the cutest, most popular markets in Melbourne, Abbotsford Market is a family friendly, community endeavour in the vibrant suburb of Abbotsford. Find a pair of quirky vintage shoes, or stock up on old-school records. Spot some pre-loved fashion, or pig out on some Pierogi. Really, just head along for a good time, there’s something for everyone at this cracker Melbourne market.

Brunswick Flea
Brunswick Flea Market is largely considered one of Melbourne’s best markets by hipsters, and they should know! Boasting both new and pre-loved wares, this market features everything from edible treats to old school vinyl beats.

Camberwell Sunday Market
Running every Sunday, Camberwell Sunday Market is the place to head for when your market madness needs quenching. Find some second-hand treasures, homemade crafts and art, or some tasty sweet and savoury treats! Get there early before all the best stuff sells!

Docklands Sunday Market
Down in the Waterfront City, The Docklands Sunday Market has plenty to peruse and purchase. From art, to vintage clothing, to books, there’s even piano music to serenade you while you wander.

Bentleigh Sunday Market
With everything but the kitchen sink, the Bentleigh Sunday Market boasts 145 stalls for your viewing pleasure! You know what they say about how one man’s trash totally turns out to be a Jackson Pollock (sorry art snobs)? Find your treasure here, marketeers.

Where: 1 Bent Street, Bentleigh
When: Every Sunday, 7:00am – 12:00pm

Rose St Artists Market
For one of Melbourne’s best art and design markets, pay a visit to the Rose St Artists Market in Fitzroy. On every weekend, decorate your walls with a beautiful print, some photography, or decorate yourself with some great fashion and jewellery. Listen to some beats while you taste some treats, or play spot the hipster from the Young Bloods Diner on the rooftop. Fun times in Fitzroy.

Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy is just the place to go for your monthly Melbourne market cravings. Running for 4 years, the Fitzroy Market held at Fitzroy Primary School has 65 stalls filled with second-hand solid gold treasures. With food to fuel you, there’s a great vibe that encourages you to slow down and enjoy yourself at this family-friendly market.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
The Arts Centre Melbourne Artisans Market is where local creatives show off their goods. Everything is produced or made locally, and with over 80 artisans, there’s something unique for every taste. A great place to admire and support the handiwork of talented local artisans.

The Esplanade Market
Head down to the beach and make sure to stop at The Esplanade Market in St Kilda! With over 120 unique stalls stretching along the iconic esplanade, you’ll find everything from paintings to purses.

Where: Upper Esplanade, St Kilda
When: Every Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Batman Market
Get excited market-goers, in charming Coburg is the Batman Market! Holy Smokes! With over 100 stalls, there will plenty to see while you’re spelunking, including fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music and a range of multicultural cuisine.

Yarraville Markets
In the heart of Yarraville Village you’ll find the Yarraville Markets, a wonderful place to find Australian handmade crafts. From jewellery to candles and skincare, this family-friendly market is a lovely place to spend your weekend!

Chinatown Night Market
In Heffernan Lane, Chinatown, you’ll find a little corner of Melbourne that’s dedicated to fantastic and flavourful cuisine! All about food, you can enjoy hawker-style eateries running late into the night. Did we mention there will be dumplings?

The Night Market
The Night Market is a trendy hang out, mixed with amazing food vendors selling cuisine from around the world. With fashion, craft, health and wellbeing stalls, and live entertainment, it’s a great way to celebrate hump day! Head on down for a late-night browse, and check out the season’s fresh new look!

Supper Market
Celebrate summer at the Abbotsford Convent with the Supper Market. Held at night, enjoy watching the sun go down and the stars come out surrounded by charming greenery and character filled buildings. Live music, children’s activities, and of course; supper. Be there, or be supper-less. There are only two more left, with the last Supper Market taking place on the 13th of March.

South Melbourne Night Market
Summer nights brings with it this sweet night market! Running for 8 weeks, the South Melbourne Night Market runs every Thursday evening until the 5th of March. Get excited for the culture this great market has to offer, from delicious hawker-style food, to trendy designer goods and fashion. Look out for some live entertainment and music too!

Sticky Fingers Sunday Market Food Festival
Queen Victoria Market welcomes it’s newest initiative, Sticky Fingers! Running on Sundays, this foodie festival has asked food vendors to think outside the box…and put it on a stick! All food will be served up on a stick, toothpick or prong, and will be economically priced! There’s entertainment for those with kids, and a beer garden by Two Brothers Brewery for those without! With live music to set the summer mood, don’t miss this great Sunday market!

Take 2 Markets
Need a new look but can’t afford to break the bank? Look no further than Take 2 Markets. Offering pre-loved items from Australian and international designer labels, this vintage fashion market is the place to nab a bargain, frugal fashionistas!

Sisters' Market
Head to Brunswick for the Sisters' Market to shop locally hand-made crafts, with everything from ceramics to clothing on offer. Don’t forget to pick up a Bretzel (or three!) from Bretzel Biz.

Kensington Market
Local talent from the Kensington and Flemington areas is showcased in this lovely artists market at the Kensington Town Hall. Over 70 stalls contribute to the mix of fresh produce, homemade foods, designer fashion, jewellery, children’s clothing, art and more!

Round She Goes
For vintage fashion lovers, check out the Round She Goes market for some preloved designer goodies! Selling quality second hand clothing accessories and jewellery, the Round She Goes market has over 60 stalls! Entry is $2.

Dandenong World Fare
The Dandenong Market is hosting a world food extravaganza this March, with the Dandenong World Fare! This outdoor pop-up food bazaar will be a multicultural mecca, with over 30 food and beverage traders. From Jamaican to French to American. Check out the live entertainment and kids zone—complete with rides and workshops!

Produce Markets

Slow Food Melbourne
Why anyone would rush the process of eating is beyond us here at The Urban List. That’s why we plan to attend the Slow Food Melbourne market at the Abbostford Convent. Featuring 60 of Victoria’s finest growers and producers, you can buy your fruit ‘n’ veg directly from the farmer that grew it.

Coburg Farmers Market
Saying stuff ya to supermarkets? Then head to the Coburg Farmers Market at Coburg North Primary School to stock up on all your grocery goods. Find a tasty selection of fruit and vegetables, along with nuts, oils, and tangy bakery fancies to keep you fuelled.

The Substation Farmers Market
Brought to you by Melbourne’s Farmers Markets, The Substation Farmers Market delivers greedy market-goers a bunch of fresh produce and local handmade goodies! With all the proper fancy shmancy accreditation, the Substation Farmer’s Market in Newport guarantees that as a customer, you are buying fresh seasonal produce directly from the producers.

Veg Out St Kilda Farmers Market
Planning a lazy Saturday morning? Oh wait, that’s not what veg out means this time around! Get your organic goodies at the Veg Out St Kilda Farmers Market, held at St Kilda’s favourite community-run garden, the Peanut Farm Reserve. On the first Saturday of the month you can find one of Melbourne’s best fruit and veg markets.

Collingwood Children’s Farm Farmers Market
Here you can buy and sell children! Hey wait… Just kidding! The Collingwood Children’s Farmers Market is held at the Collingwood Children’s Farm, and has over 50 stalls featuring Victoria’s best producers and artisans. With a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s a wonderfully fun weekend stop (remove that price tag off your child at once!).

Fairfield Farmers Market
Expect a fair price and a fair go at Fairfield Farmers Market in (yup, you guessed it) Fairfield. With a focus on food and fantastic fresh produce, feel free to shop and feed your fancies from 8 in the morning to 1pm, or all tuckered out!

Bentleigh Farmers Market
Run by East Bentleigh Primary School, the once market garden is now blooming with market stalls! Head along on the fourth Saturday of each month to stock your pantry with wonderfully fresh Victorian produce direct from the growers! Saa fresh.

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By Megan Osborne

Meg is a foodie, but how can you not be living in a city like Melbourne? Every day is another opportunity to find a new gem, and in between uploading photos of her cat on Instagram and generally making a mess in the kitchen, she’s on the lookout for the next diamond. Or goldmine, she’s not fussy.

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